Ear Tags for use on Livestock in Nepal Trevor Gras University of Guelph
Nepal Located between China and India
Background on Nepal Population: 27.8 million people Area: 147,181 sq. km Population density: 189/Km 2 Wealth: GDP = $19.8 billion US GNI per capita = $714 US Currency: $1.00 CDN = Nepalese Rupees Life Expectancy: Male - 67 years Female – 69 years 71% of employment in the agriculture sector
Geographical Three different regions Plains (Terai) Hills Mountains (Himalaya)
Ear Tags Export ear tags from Canada to Nepal Sell to farmers with larger herds of livestock Not as cost effective for smaller farmers to use Can be used on many types of animals Two different sizes
Canadian Company Ketchum Manufacturing Located in Brockville, On Started in 1913 One of the most well known identification companies in the world
Benefits to Canada Management jobs within the company Revenue for Canada Strengthen relationship with Nepal
Benefits to Nepal Livestock can be identified easier Can increase their trading with countries Organization of animals Better managed animals result in more revenue
Trevor Gras University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC, CIFSRF, and DFAIT Faculty Sponsor: Prof. Manish Raizada Presentation time: 4 min 40 sec Thank you to Tom Lynch from Ketchum Manufacturing Inc. For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on this website –
References fiche_documentaire/Nepal-FS-en.pdf